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Fantastic job Chris, it looks great. Iain

As the decals arrived yesterday Thought I’d stick them on, I’m not a lover of water slides but there the only ones available.
Think it looks better with them on so job done.

Today I thought I'd better do something about the Billy Goat. So I dragged it out from it's hiding place and placed it behind the C-125. After much thinking, swapping and general trying to work something out, the C-125 was fitted with a slot hitch. The front wheels removed from the Billy Goat and a coupling knocked up.
  Tried various things, none of which I was happy with. Suddenly I had a flash of inspiration. How would a hinged coupling work out. So with no more todo, I knocked one up using a cut down butt hinge. See below.
 

 

 
  Up!
 
Down!

 
  The principle works and I can adjust the Billy Goats intake height with the lift levers adjuster. I think this could be a suck it and see project. I already have some alterations in mind.
 
  I'll post some photo's of it coupled up tomorrow all being well.
 
  

Wow that head was a mess but it looks like you are doing a great job with it. Do you buy your Kohler parts in the UK or in the US?
 

About 3yrs ago I acquired a rather sorry '75 Raider 10. A none runner but complete. I got it going but it only ran briefly before stopping and refused to restart. After the usual spark and fuel test, and having no cover on the flywheel I tried to turn it over by hand. Turned one way but locked up the other. Off with the head and the piston was at the top of the bore. Pressed down on the piston and down it went with no resistance. Yes, you've guessed it, broken rod.
  On stripping the engine I found the sump had quite a lot of sludge in it. When the oil was last change is anyone's guess. So most likely that was why the rod broke.
  Anyway, the engine has been sitting completely stripped on a shelf and the rest of the tractor stripped and in a heap in a corner. This morning I thought it was about time I did something about the engine. The crankshaft has been checked and is fine. So is the bore. So I did the valves and started cleaning up other parts. Finally the turn of the head. 
  The gasket was still attached and had to be pried off with a scraper. No wonder really, as it was stuck to the head with SILICONE.  So out with a piece of plate glass and sheet of 180 grit. The first photo shows the start of fattening the head. The second after about 2hrs. 
 

 
 

 
  I did bit more after the last photo' and it looks a bit better. There's still a bad patch at the bottom between the two bolts holes, but most of the rest is mainly clear. I'll finish it of tomorrow and order rod, rings, seals and gaskets next week.
 

Trial fit.
 
Chainsaw, fuel, chain oil, toolbox and hard hat.

 
All done and dusted.
 
For some reason I can't upload the final photo. But it's on Red Square if anyone wants to see it.
 

Bingo!
 

Having been given some trees nearby that have been ripped out with a digger,  I decided to make a tote for chainsaw etc. This will fit on the front of the Sears GT16 which I use for towing my Saxon trailer. Better than having to carry things back balanced on a load of wood
 
First I made this out of scrap wood.

 
The hitch pin has to be removed to fit it and when replaced stops the frame from sliding out.

 
 Next a made a box out of wood salvaged from a disused dog kennel.

 
 The box has yet to be finished, but has been tested for strength. Takes my 12-1/2 stone easily.
 
 
 
 

Very good job Joseph. You had a able cameraman as well, lol

Another good job and video Joseph.   And as usual, we will just have to take Dads word that he did his little bit.

At Rural Past Times last year when we were doing some ploughing, we had a bit of an issue with the heat from the exhaust heating up the fuel. We decided to make a new exhaust and the aim was to have it exit the hood as close to original as possible. It turned into a bigger job than expected.
 
Joseph made a video of the new creation, as usual I was the cameraman but I did get to do a couple of jobs
 
 

At Rural Past Times last year when we were doing some ploughing, we had a bit of an issue with the heat from the exhaust heating up the fuel. We decided to make a new exhaust and the aim was to have it exit the hood as close to original as possible. It turned into a bigger job than expected.
 
Joseph made a video of the new creation, as usual I was the cameraman but I did get to do a couple of jobs
 
 

Rest! What's that? Keep active you live longer.

After finishing the last project I thought it was time for a bit of a rest but Joseph had other ideas. The new project is a 1964/5 Bolens 900 which has been in storage since 2004, which was before he was born.
 
As usual my role is one of cameraman. A quick introduction by Joseph aka Garden Tractor Boy
 
 

You thought it was time for a rest Iain. AGAIN.   Pleased to see Joseph had other idea's.

After finishing the last project I thought it was time for a bit of a rest but Joseph had other ideas. The new project is a 1964/5 Bolens 900 which has been in storage since 2004, which was before he was born.
 
As usual my role is one of cameraman. A quick introduction by Joseph aka Garden Tractor Boy
 
 

Thanks for your support chaps  With regard to the organ grinder or the monkey, I know my place. Anyone got a banana?

Thanks for your support chaps  With regard to the organ grinder or the monkey, I know my place. Anyone got a banana?

Thanks for your support chaps  With regard to the organ grinder or the monkey, I know my place. Anyone got a banana?

Alan, I, too, spotted the elusive Iain. Trying to muscle in on Joseph's video.  Good of Joseph to let him to do something to help while he does all the technical stuff......

Good work again Joseph.   And did anyone spot Dad. ?   I did,  JUST.  A very brief appearance but confirmation that he does exist.

Coming on well, Joseph.  Good to see you tightening the wheel studs in the right sequence.

Made a hitch for the Brinly yesterday. First photo is of some bits. The second one is of it trial mounted. This afternoon I've been setting things up and hoping to go up to the farm with it. Give it a try out and see how it performs.
 

 

Spring has sprung and it was time to get the HT23 ready for grass cutting. The good news is Joseph did most of the maintenance but unfortunately he now does most of the driving too. I could not believe how much our grass has grown over the last week or so.
 
 

Spring has sprung and it was time to get the HT23 ready for grass cutting. The good news is Joseph did most of the maintenance but unfortunately he now does most of the driving too. I could not believe how much our grass has grown over the last week or so.